Like the cherry blossom season in Japan, it is officially tecoma season in Penang with beautiful colours of the flowers, white, pink and even purple decorating treetops of the sidewalks, making it irresistible for a passerby to pass by without stopping for a photo.
According to the Penang Botanic Gardens research officer D. Thachayni, the sakura-like flower actually comes from the Tabebuia rosea species, which has white or purple flowers. These flowers would normally start blooming around February to April with the full bloom around March.
According to her, the Tecoma trees are actually triggered by the change in temperature. It normally blooms when it starts to rain after a long hot period.
Bear in mind that the flowers will be in full bloom for only a week or two so, this week is the perfect time for you to go and have a mini photoshoot with these beautiful flowers! Here are some of the locations in Penang you can go to for a Tecoma photoshoot:
#1 Seri Tanjung Pinang, Tanjung Tokong
#2 Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah (Northam Road)
#3 Sungai Nibong Highway, Bayan Lepas
#4 Jalan Tun Sardon, Balik Pulau
#5 USM, Bukit Gambir
#6 Wet Pond next to MPSP Headquarters, Bandar Perda
